Operational Hazards

  • J. M. Galvin
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Abstract

Ground engineering is a risk control measure for a considerable number of operational hazards in underground coal mining. Effective management of these hazards requires consultation and collaboration across a range of disciplines and skill sets. In some cases, the knowledge base concerning the nature of the hazards and their effective control is still evolving and, therefore, it is important that risk management includes provision for monitoring and responding to research and technological developments.

This chapter addresses the operational hazards associated with Windblast; Feather Edging; Top and Bottom Coaling; Inclined Workings; Inrush; Flooding of Mine Workings in the Long Term; Bumps and Pressure Bursts; Gas Outbursts; Mining through Faults and Dykes; Frictional Ignition Involving Rock; Backfilling of Bord and Pillar Workings; Effect of Roof Falls on Pillar Strength; Recovering Roof Falls; Experimental Panels; Alternative Applications for Rock Bolts; and Mining in the Vicinity of Convergence Channels and Paleochannels.

Keywords

Airblast Ashfill Backfill Bottom coaling Bounce Bump Buoyancy Coal burst Coalbrook colliery Convergence zones Dipping workings Dyke Dyke drivage Experimental panel Fall of ground Fall recovery Fault Fault drivage Feather edging Flooded workings Frictional ignition Gas outburst Hydrofracturing Inclined workings Inrush Inundation Moura mine Outburst Overpressure Paleochannels Pressure burst Rockburst Roof fall recovery Seismic event Spiling Stabilising pillar Top coaling Windblast 
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